2012 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino (Allegrini)

Upfront, pretty aromas of sweet berry fruit heightened by oak-derived spice. Medium-bodied with lively fruit , an intense, high-toned finish. Very decent. 2019-2027.

Lots of cherries and dried fruits with hints of orange peel on the nose. Full body, round and velvety tannins and a juicy finish. So much fruit and richness. Shows the warmth of the vintage. Drink or hold.

You can see from the Poggio San Polo 2012 Brunello di Montalcino that this vintage produced wines of gorgeous color intensity and appearance. It shows a saturated ruby color with garnet highlights that is very characteristic of Sangiovese from this warm growing season. This expression is aged in large barrel and tonneaux for two years. The bouquet delivers dark fruit aromas, leather and spice. However, the mouthfeel takes a simple and more direct approach with less overall depth and complexity.

Underbrush, toast, dark- skinned berry and eucalyptus aromas lead the way. Firmly structured and elegant, the palate offers dried cherry, cranberry and star anise framed in fine-grained tannins. A coffee note wraps up the finish.

Elegant and approachable. This Brunello offers charming berry and cherry flavors. Accented by tea, tea, tobacco and spice. Firms up as the dense tannins flex on the finish.